How hard can we really push the LSX!!!
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Originally Posted by JL ws-6
pistons sound farmiliar to what's in my motor.. but diamond did the ones I have..
After seeing the Diamond pistons that came in my short block and were only ran on motor, I am glad that I didnt go back to them for this nitrous motor. I know what W2W's feelings about Diamond pistons are, but they can comment for themselves.
Plus, I will also be getting an extra 2 pistons as spares. Its not if you burn a piston, its when...
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Originally Posted by SMKN TA 95
Plus, I will also be getting an extra 2 pistons as spares. Its not if you burn a piston, its when...
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What copper gaskets is everyone running, i have an iorn block with o-rings and 9/16 studs.
As soon as it gets together i was only planning a 300 shoot but looks like i might have to go 400-450 jsut so i don't feel left out.
As soon as it gets together i was only planning a 300 shoot but looks like i might have to go 400-450 jsut so i don't feel left out.
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Originally Posted by Juiced
What copper gaskets is everyone running, i have an iorn block with o-rings and 9/16 studs.
As soon as it gets together i was only planning a 300 shoot but looks like i might have to go 400-450 jsut so i don't feel left out.
As soon as it gets together i was only planning a 300 shoot but looks like i might have to go 400-450 jsut so i don't feel left out.
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I've been reluctant to post a response, but here it goes -
I hope folks don't get the wrong impression from this thread. People have been testing the limits of LSx motors on nitrous for many years. The reason folks haven't gone faster is the head studs are the limiting factor. Nitrous is extremely hard on a motor and the clamping force just isn't there.
I'm glad to see the new Warhawk and LSX blocks with the revised 6 stud pattern and that will open up a whole new opportunity. I hope racers continue to push the envelope and see what the results are.
I've been testing the limits for some time now and it has cost me a lot of money in the process. This isn't chest pounding, it's more to the contrary as I've destroyed my junk before and haven't sent up the BS excuses. Mainly I'm just stating that I have a little bit of experience in this arena and have gained a lot of knowledge from some very experienced shops.
The guys that have gone really fast haven't found a way to keep their motors alive. The reality is that anything with 400+ hasn't lived yet for any real length of time. Unfortunately the internet has made many folks think that everybody should be running that much gas it should work just fine. Not so easy. Don't let me discourage anyone as I'd like to see everybody go fast on nitrous. I just don't think people ought to go out and kill their investment just 'cause the internet says it should work.
I hope folks don't get the wrong impression from this thread. People have been testing the limits of LSx motors on nitrous for many years. The reason folks haven't gone faster is the head studs are the limiting factor. Nitrous is extremely hard on a motor and the clamping force just isn't there.
I'm glad to see the new Warhawk and LSX blocks with the revised 6 stud pattern and that will open up a whole new opportunity. I hope racers continue to push the envelope and see what the results are.
I've been testing the limits for some time now and it has cost me a lot of money in the process. This isn't chest pounding, it's more to the contrary as I've destroyed my junk before and haven't sent up the BS excuses. Mainly I'm just stating that I have a little bit of experience in this arena and have gained a lot of knowledge from some very experienced shops.
The guys that have gone really fast haven't found a way to keep their motors alive. The reality is that anything with 400+ hasn't lived yet for any real length of time. Unfortunately the internet has made many folks think that everybody should be running that much gas it should work just fine. Not so easy. Don't let me discourage anyone as I'd like to see everybody go fast on nitrous. I just don't think people ought to go out and kill their investment just 'cause the internet says it should work.
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Originally Posted by next
I've been reluctant to post a response, but here it goes -
I hope folks don't get the wrong impression from this thread. People have been testing the limits of LSx motors on nitrous for many years. The reason folks haven't gone faster is the head studs are the limiting factor. Nitrous is extremely hard on a motor and the clamping force just isn't there.
I'm glad to see the new Warhawk and LSX blocks with the revised 6 stud pattern and that will open up a whole new opportunity. I hope racers continue to push the envelope and see what the results are.
I've been testing the limits for some time now and it has cost me a lot of money in the process. This isn't chest pounding, it's more to the contrary as I've destroyed my junk before and haven't sent up the BS excuses. Mainly I'm just stating that I have a little bit of experience in this arena and have gained a lot of knowledge from some very experienced shops.
The guys that have gone really fast haven't found a way to keep their motors alive. The reality is that anything with 400+ hasn't lived yet for any real length of time. Unfortunately the internet has made many folks think that everybody should be running that much gas it should work just fine. Not so easy. Don't let me discourage anyone as I'd like to see everybody go fast on nitrous. I just don't think people ought to go out and kill their investment just 'cause the internet says it should work.
I hope folks don't get the wrong impression from this thread. People have been testing the limits of LSx motors on nitrous for many years. The reason folks haven't gone faster is the head studs are the limiting factor. Nitrous is extremely hard on a motor and the clamping force just isn't there.
I'm glad to see the new Warhawk and LSX blocks with the revised 6 stud pattern and that will open up a whole new opportunity. I hope racers continue to push the envelope and see what the results are.
I've been testing the limits for some time now and it has cost me a lot of money in the process. This isn't chest pounding, it's more to the contrary as I've destroyed my junk before and haven't sent up the BS excuses. Mainly I'm just stating that I have a little bit of experience in this arena and have gained a lot of knowledge from some very experienced shops.
The guys that have gone really fast haven't found a way to keep their motors alive. The reality is that anything with 400+ hasn't lived yet for any real length of time. Unfortunately the internet has made many folks think that everybody should be running that much gas it should work just fine. Not so easy. Don't let me discourage anyone as I'd like to see everybody go fast on nitrous. I just don't think people ought to go out and kill their investment just 'cause the internet says it should work.
You should always creep up on the shot and the tune up.
I plan on putting another 100 on mine
Good luck to everyone this year!
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Originally Posted by next
I've been reluctant to post a response, but here it goes -
I hope folks don't get the wrong impression from this thread. People have been testing the limits of LSx motors on nitrous for many years. The reason folks haven't gone faster is the head studs are the limiting factor. Nitrous is extremely hard on a motor and the clamping force just isn't there.
I'm glad to see the new Warhawk and LSX blocks with the revised 6 stud pattern and that will open up a whole new opportunity. I hope racers continue to push the envelope and see what the results are.
I've been testing the limits for some time now and it has cost me a lot of money in the process. This isn't chest pounding, it's more to the contrary as I've destroyed my junk before and haven't sent up the BS excuses. Mainly I'm just stating that I have a little bit of experience in this arena and have gained a lot of knowledge from some very experienced shops.
The guys that have gone really fast haven't found a way to keep their motors alive. The reality is that anything with 400+ hasn't lived yet for any real length of time. Unfortunately the internet has made many folks think that everybody should be running that much gas it should work just fine. Not so easy. Don't let me discourage anyone as I'd like to see everybody go fast on nitrous. I just don't think people ought to go out and kill their investment just 'cause the internet says it should work.
I hope folks don't get the wrong impression from this thread. People have been testing the limits of LSx motors on nitrous for many years. The reason folks haven't gone faster is the head studs are the limiting factor. Nitrous is extremely hard on a motor and the clamping force just isn't there.
I'm glad to see the new Warhawk and LSX blocks with the revised 6 stud pattern and that will open up a whole new opportunity. I hope racers continue to push the envelope and see what the results are.
I've been testing the limits for some time now and it has cost me a lot of money in the process. This isn't chest pounding, it's more to the contrary as I've destroyed my junk before and haven't sent up the BS excuses. Mainly I'm just stating that I have a little bit of experience in this arena and have gained a lot of knowledge from some very experienced shops.
The guys that have gone really fast haven't found a way to keep their motors alive. The reality is that anything with 400+ hasn't lived yet for any real length of time. Unfortunately the internet has made many folks think that everybody should be running that much gas it should work just fine. Not so easy. Don't let me discourage anyone as I'd like to see everybody go fast on nitrous. I just don't think people ought to go out and kill their investment just 'cause the internet says it should work.
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Originally Posted by next
I've been reluctant to post a response, but here it goes -
I hope folks don't get the wrong impression from this thread. People have been testing the limits of LSx motors on nitrous for many years. The reason folks haven't gone faster is the head studs are the limiting factor. Nitrous is extremely hard on a motor and the clamping force just isn't there.
I'm glad to see the new Warhawk and LSX blocks with the revised 6 stud pattern and that will open up a whole new opportunity. I hope racers continue to push the envelope and see what the results are.
I've been testing the limits for some time now and it has cost me a lot of money in the process. This isn't chest pounding, it's more to the contrary as I've destroyed my junk before and haven't sent up the BS excuses. Mainly I'm just stating that I have a little bit of experience in this arena and have gained a lot of knowledge from some very experienced shops.
The guys that have gone really fast haven't found a way to keep their motors alive. The reality is that anything with 400+ hasn't lived yet for any real length of time. Unfortunately the internet has made many folks think that everybody should be running that much gas it should work just fine. Not so easy. Don't let me discourage anyone as I'd like to see everybody go fast on nitrous. I just don't think people ought to go out and kill their investment just 'cause the internet says it should work.
I hope folks don't get the wrong impression from this thread. People have been testing the limits of LSx motors on nitrous for many years. The reason folks haven't gone faster is the head studs are the limiting factor. Nitrous is extremely hard on a motor and the clamping force just isn't there.
I'm glad to see the new Warhawk and LSX blocks with the revised 6 stud pattern and that will open up a whole new opportunity. I hope racers continue to push the envelope and see what the results are.
I've been testing the limits for some time now and it has cost me a lot of money in the process. This isn't chest pounding, it's more to the contrary as I've destroyed my junk before and haven't sent up the BS excuses. Mainly I'm just stating that I have a little bit of experience in this arena and have gained a lot of knowledge from some very experienced shops.
The guys that have gone really fast haven't found a way to keep their motors alive. The reality is that anything with 400+ hasn't lived yet for any real length of time. Unfortunately the internet has made many folks think that everybody should be running that much gas it should work just fine. Not so easy. Don't let me discourage anyone as I'd like to see everybody go fast on nitrous. I just don't think people ought to go out and kill their investment just 'cause the internet says it should work.
Very well put....
Show me someone with 10 or more passes with out a refresh or rebuild on a LSX based motor with that much dope. They are slim to none. The internet makes it sound easy but its not..
Dave
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Originally Posted by Nitro Dave's Nitrous Outlet
Very well put....
Show me someone with 10 or more passes with out a refresh or rebuild on a LSX based motor with that much dope. They are slim to none. The internet makes it sound easy but its not..
Dave
Show me someone with 10 or more passes with out a refresh or rebuild on a LSX based motor with that much dope. They are slim to none. The internet makes it sound easy but its not..
Dave
and it was only 250-300 worth of spray
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Originally Posted by Nitro Dave's Nitrous Outlet
Noyzee,
250 to 300 seems be pretty common on the built motors. It when you start getting up on the 400 and more that I have yet to see many guys makeing many passes with no problems.
If you think about it though 300 extra hp is still a good bit.
Dave
250 to 300 seems be pretty common on the built motors. It when you start getting up on the 400 and more that I have yet to see many guys makeing many passes with no problems.
If you think about it though 300 extra hp is still a good bit.
Dave
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Originally Posted by tuff
When we talk problems are we talking shortblock failure or head gasket issues.
I'll be testing the waterd of a large shot in the upcoming months, just wish me luck!